Ic Design Engineer Internships
Ic design engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience designing analog and mixed-signal circuits, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Demand is strongest across Science & Research and Electronics & Hardware, with Texas Instruments, NEURALINK, and MACOM Technology Solutions among the employers posting roles now.
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If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 78750
Description
Skyworks' Internship Program is designed for college students currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program. Skyworks offers real work experience, exposure to upper management, and the opportunity to pursue full-time opportunities, as available.
Skyworks' Internship Program offers:
- Challenging, skill-building assignments
- Mentoring and coaching from industry experts
- Launch & Learns and other learning opportunities
- Collaborative team-based work environment
- Networking and social events Final presentation to business leaders
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Skyworks' RF/Analog Design Engineering Internships are offered in our Connectivity & Sensors business group. Specific projects and responsibilities will be determined based on the business needs at the time of the internship assignment.
Responsibilities
- Producing and implementing designs to meet customer specifications for RF, analog, power management, mixed-signal, and digital SoC systems & circuits
- Meeting performance requirements while also considering size, cost, footprint, power dissipation and schedule
- Partnering with technicians to perform circuit simulations and testing as needed
- Designing and testing RF circuits (PA, LNA, SW, MIXER, VCO/PLL), analog/MS circuits (Gm-C/SC-filters, ADC/DAC), & digital circuits (modem, interfacing-uC/MEM/NVM, FSM)
- Potential to work with:
- Signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters to compare simulated data to real lab data
- Transistor level circuit design, simulation, and layout
- Digital RTL simulation, synthesis, & place-n-route tools
- Analog/RF measurement and digital capture/pattern-generation
- Scripting automated/regression simulation environments (SKILL, python, TCL, bash)
Required Experience and Skills
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS, PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- RF/microwave, analog, & digital integrated-circuit design course work and/or experience strongly preferred
- Exposure to RF measurement equipment such as, spectrum analyzers and network analyzers preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Software Exposure: ADS, FEM, HFSS, Momentum, Synopsis, Mentor Calibre, Cadence Virtuoso/EMX/Xcelium, Dynamic Link, 3D CAD, Mechanical FEA
- Scripting Exposure: SKILL, python, TCL, bash
- Self-Starter with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective organization skills for systematic planning and scheduling
- Detail oriented to ensure design and delivery of high yielding products
Desired Experience and Skills
The typical pay range for an Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $29.00 - $49.00 per hour and for a Non-Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $23.00 - $42.00 per hour. Starting pay will depend on level of education, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworks.com.
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 78750
Description
Skyworks' Internship Program is designed for college students currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program. Skyworks offers real work experience, exposure to upper management, and the opportunity to pursue full-time opportunities, as available.
Skyworks' Internship Program offers:
- Challenging, skill-building assignments
- Mentoring and coaching from industry experts
- Launch & Learns and other learning opportunities
- Collaborative team-based work environment
- Networking and social events Final presentation to business leaders
-
Skyworks' RF/Analog Design Engineering Internships are offered in our Connectivity & Sensors business group. Specific projects and responsibilities will be determined based on the business needs at the time of the internship assignment.
Responsibilities
- Producing and implementing designs to meet customer specifications for RF, analog, power management, mixed-signal, and digital SoC systems & circuits
- Meeting performance requirements while also considering size, cost, footprint, power dissipation and schedule
- Partnering with technicians to perform circuit simulations and testing as needed
- Designing and testing RF circuits (PA, LNA, SW, MIXER, VCO/PLL), analog/MS circuits (Gm-C/SC-filters, ADC/DAC), & digital circuits (modem, interfacing-uC/MEM/NVM, FSM)
- Potential to work with:
- Signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power meters to compare simulated data to real lab data
- Transistor level circuit design, simulation, and layout
- Digital RTL simulation, synthesis, & place-n-route tools
- Analog/RF measurement and digital capture/pattern-generation
- Scripting automated/regression simulation environments (SKILL, python, TCL, bash)
Required Experience and Skills
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS, PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- RF/microwave, analog, & digital integrated-circuit design course work and/or experience strongly preferred
- Exposure to RF measurement equipment such as, spectrum analyzers and network analyzers preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Software Exposure: ADS, FEM, HFSS, Momentum, Synopsis, Mentor Calibre, Cadence Virtuoso/EMX/Xcelium, Dynamic Link, 3D CAD, Mechanical FEA
- Scripting Exposure: SKILL, python, TCL, bash
- Self-Starter with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective organization skills for systematic planning and scheduling
- Detail oriented to ensure design and delivery of high yielding products
Desired Experience and Skills
The typical pay range for an Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $29.00 - $49.00 per hour and for a Non-Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $23.00 - $42.00 per hour. Starting pay will depend on level of education, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworks.com.
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Tips for Your Ic Design Engineer Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer ic design engineer internships
Large semiconductor companies and hardware firms open summer intern recruiting as early as September. Waiting until spring means the structured cohort programs at major employers are already closed. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so search continuously rather than treating it as a single seasonal push.
Build a circuit design portfolio before you apply
Ic design engineer intern candidates get assessed on evidence, not titles. Document two or three projects showing your design process, schematics, simulation waveforms, layout screenshots, and what the circuit was meant to do. Host them somewhere you can share a link, since a recruiter who can click through your work has something concrete to bring to a hiring manager.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Career fairs surface structured university hiring programs tied to your school, and professors or career center staff often know which semiconductor and EDA companies recruit your program before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller fabless startups and hardware firms running their own cohorts at the same time widens the pool you reach beyond what shows up on campus.
Practice ic design technical screens out loud before your first interview
Ic design engineer intern screens typically involve circuit analysis problems, transistor-level design questions, and sometimes SPICE simulation walkthroughs. Practice explaining your reasoning as you work through problems, interviewers weigh how you think through a design trade-off as much as whether you reach the right answer. Run through problems with a classmate who can ask follow-up questions.
Target structured university rotational programs at large chipmakers
Several large semiconductor and EDA companies run formal rotational or university internship programs designed to train students new to IC design across multiple design phases. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often have dedicated campus relationships. Identify the ones that match your discipline, analog or digital, and apply in the first recruiting wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 100% of the ic design engineer internships listed here. IC design work often requires access to lab equipment and licensed EDA tools, so on-site and hybrid roles make up a significant share. Decide what you can commit to before you start sorting, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take.
Ic Design Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an ic design engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For ic design engineer roles, the concrete artifact recruiters want to assess is a portfolio of circuit designs, simulation results, or schematics you can walk through. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where semiconductor and hardware recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an ic design engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For ic design engineer interns, what actually drives it is the quality of your tape-out or design deliverable, whether the team has open headcount, and how early you signal interest in returning. Treat the internship as an audition, perform well on real work, and ask about return-offer timing before the halfway point.
When should I apply for ic design engineer internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large semiconductor companies and hardware firms recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping up offers before the new year. Smaller companies, fabless startups, and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you catch both waves rather than missing the early-recruiting window entirely.
Are ic design engineer internships paid?
Most professional ic design engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry segment, and location, a large semiconductor firm in Silicon Valley typically pays differently than a regional hardware startup. Listings show compensation where the employer chooses to disclose it, so you can compare opportunities as you search.
What should an ic design engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three complete, documented projects showing the tools used, Cadence Virtuoso, SPICE simulators, Verilog, or layout tools, and link to or reference wherever the work lives, such as a GitHub repository or design portfolio. Add relevant coursework in analog circuits, VLSI design, or semiconductor devices, and keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote ic design engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the ic design engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Because ic design work often involves licensed EDA tools and lab equipment, remote cohorts tend to fill quickly when they appear. Apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get ic design engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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